Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Sherri earns the trust of her clients by adeptly managing complex and time-sensitive corporate finance transactions and by providing relevant, busines...

As a corporate solicitor and litigator, Ian has the expertise required to guide his clients through all aspects of a restructuring file.

Paige has earned a reputation as an exceptional corporate/commercial legal advisor to both domestic and multinational entities.

Leonard is a pragmatic real estate practitioner who provides business-focused solutions to large real estate developers across Canada.

Neil is a highly acclaimed and widely respected tax lawyer.

Jack is one of Canada’s preeminent tax lawyers. He is a prolific writer and speaker and is internationally recognized for excellent service and ...

Jennifer is Co-Chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group and founder and Co-Chair of the Sports, Media & Entertainment Group.

By asking the right questions and listening carefully, Rachel gets the information she needs to structure her clients’ affairs effectively. ...

Ryan advises on, drafts and negotiates concession, design build, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation agreements as part of major infrastructure ...

Ken is driven to help his clients resolve their problems, particularly the ones for which it seems there is no answer. 

Ron loves the challenge of operating a practice at the intersection of corporate/commercial, energy and municipal law.

Joanne is skilled at negotiating and structuring business transactions for clients across a variety of sectors.

A self-described deal junkie, Aaron thrives on getting deals done, and will make sure your transaction gets across the finish line.

Eileen advises clients on a broad range of development law matters.

Prior to joining Aird & Berlis, Richard was an entrepreneur, operating various car leasing, automotive and light manufacturing businesses in the T...

As an estate planning lawyer, Ed develops personal relationships with his clients and helps them to understand and manage their wealth.

Tom’s experience affords him the ability to efficiently navigate a corporate finance transaction from concept to closing.

Harry’s financial services practice is built on his negotiating and problem solving experience in insolvency and restructuring matters.

With a calm demeanor and extensive experience in banking law, Jill remains poised in even the most testing circumstances. 

Faruk has significant experience in advising clients in commercial real estate matters. 

The retail leasing space in Canada is a relatively small community with only a handful of major players, particularly on the landlord side.  

Kyle is a practical, results-oriented lawyer with more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience.

Angelo is a natural problem solver and he applies this skill to resolve tax disputes on behalf of his clients.

Michael brings more than 25 years of experience in corporate, estate, personal and international tax planning.

Steve’s practice has been built on his ability to think clearly in a crisis and communicate effectively with clients.

Francesco’s clients rely on his sophisticated knowledge of domestic and international tax to further their business objectives.

Tom works with his municipal and land development clients, guiding them through the ever-evolving provincial policy framework.

Patrick excels at narrowing issues through research and consensus and devising comprehensive solutions.

Don offers his clients more than legal advice – he enjoys getting to know them and uncovering their goals in order to offer the right advice.

Steve prides himself on building strong relationships and getting to know his clients and their organizations well.

Richard is a creative and results-driven corporate finance lawyer. Both domestically and internationally, Richard brings his business knowledge to th...

Josh enjoys navigating complex and continually changing tax laws to effectively resolve income tax and GST/HST disputes.

Adria enjoys the fast-paced and challenging nature of securities law. 

Lorenzo’s clients look to him for guidance on navigating increasingly complex labour and employment law issues in a way that respects both the p...

Leo's experience enables him to isolate issues quickly and arrive at a creative solution that advances his clients’ objectives.

Jason is a seasoned negotiator and litigator who practises exclusively in the area of Aboriginal law.

John is widely regarded as a leader in municipal, planning and local government law. 

Bernie is an experienced litigator, mediator and arbitrator with an excellent track-record of resolution.

With extensive experience in a broad range of corporate finance and commercial matters, Jeffrey offers clients a practical and business-minded approac...

Edward draws on his technical expertise and strong business acumen to deliver strategic tax insight to domestic and international clients. 

With over 30 years of experience as a corporate and securities lawyer, Margaret provides reliable and incisive advice clients can use with confidence.

As an experienced litigator and commercial lawyer, Dennis’ clients trust his judgement on pressing energy, environmental and transportation law ...

Jane’s experience of more than 40 years allows her to guide her clients through the unpredictability of municipal law and land use planning.

Marni works closely with her clients to provide them with practical, thoughtful advice regarding their estate plan.

Kyle divides his time between commercial restructuring matters and M&A and financing work, developing a broad practice built on providing practica...

Archie is a leading estates and trusts litigator and a member of the firm’s Tax Group and Estates & Trusts Group. 

Cliff is a tax litigator with 30 years of experience who is committed to helping his clients resolve their tax controversies as efficiently as possibl...

Joel’s strengths lie in building strategic relationships and leveraging connections with stakeholders across a range of industries. 

Manjit draws on more than 23 years of experience advising on Canadian and cross-border tax matters to provide comprehensive tax advice to corporate cl...

Sanj is a partner and member of the firm’s Litigation, Financial Services and Transportation Groups. 

A confident communicator, Miranda is a strong advocate who thrives in the courtroom and in negotiations with opposing counsel. 

David is dedicated to understanding his clients’ businesses and creates and implements solutions to advance their objectives.

A creative thinker and natural problem solver, Louise continuously looks for new ways to approach and resolve her clients’ tax issues.

Steve is a skilled advocate with more than 30 years of experience.

Sidonia offers her municipal and land use planning clients a unique value proposition.

A distinguished legal expert in commercial leasing, Monty is dedicated to fostering dynamic partnerships with his clients.

Clients appreciate Barbara’s dedication to finding the most tax efficient structures for their business. She thrives on the complexities of tax ...

Melanie is a dedicated expert in estates and trusts law.

With domestic and international experience, working both in-house and as an external advisor, Douglas has advised on infrastructure matters from all p...

Steven Zakem is widely recognized as an expert in municipal planning. 

Stephen guides clients through the rapidly evolving regulatory environment governing the telecommunications and media industry in Canada.